HC Deb 01 April 1952 vol 498 c115W
Mr. S. Marshall

asked the President of the Board of Trade what is the estimated production in the United Kingdom of edible and technical gelatine for the present year; and also the amount of production in 1950 and 1951.

Mr. P. Thorneycroft

United Kingdom production of edible, technical and photographic gelatines during 1950 and 1951 was:

1950 1951
Tons Tons
Edible gelatine 8,260 9,544
Technical gelatine 2,726 2,367
Photographic gelatine 871 1,155

It is estimated that production in 1952 will be equal to that in 1951, provided demand is maintained.

Mr. S. Marshall

asked the President of the Board of Trade what were the quantities and value of edible gelatine of home manufacture which were exported during 1950 and 1951.

Mr. P. Thorneycroft

Exports of edible gelatine produced in the United Kingdom are shown in the Trade and Navigation Accounts for December, 1951, as 23,194 cwt., valued at £385,197, in 1950, and 25,609 cwt., valued at £462,210, in 1951.